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Probate Division

The Probate Division handles all matters relating to:
  • determinations of incapacity for individuals over the age of 18
  • appointment of guardian advocates for developmentally disabled adults
  • estates (disposition without administration, summary administration and formal administration)
  • guardianships
  • trusts
  • mental health (Baker Act)
  • substance abuse (Marchman Act)
  • tuberculosis
  • sexually transmissible diseases
  • expedited judicial review for medical treatment.

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Local Procedures of the Broward County Circuit Court
Probate Division
Revised September 2005

FORMS
Audit Checklist
Disclosure Statement
Employee Statement
Ex Parte Request Form
Filing Fees
Guardian Application
Judge Speiser Ex Parte Request Form


Guardian Mandatory Checklist
Checklist Valid Through June 30, 2006

Required as of July 1, 2006
Professional Guardian Annual Checklist
Professional Guardian Additional Case Checklist
Non-Professional Guardian Checklist
 

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Handbook for Guardians
Revised September 2005

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Guardianship Forms
(Inventory, Plans, Accountings)

 

Probate Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Personal Representive's Handbook
Revised September 2005

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THE PROBATE DIVISION SUPPORT STAFF

PROGRAM ATTORNEY
The responsibilities of the program attorney include:

  • implementation of electronic filing of pleadings/papers for the probate division
  • development of procedures with approval of the chief judge, administrative judge for the probate division, trial court administrator and trial court counsel
  • assisting the 17th Judicial Circuit's Indigent Services Committee with the Probate Counsel Registry
  • supervising the Guardianship Investigation Office and assisting with legal inquires and background investigations and preparation of cases for referral for criminal prosecution
  • determining the professional guardians practicing in the 17th Judicial Circuit compliance with all statutory and administrative order requirements
  • supervising the processing of examining committee member payments for indigent wards
  • communicating with court appointed attorneys
  • assisting the circuit judges assigned to the probate division.

The program attorney also communicates with attorneys and the public on general procedures, but does not provide legal advice.

Alexandra Rieman
(Biography)
Contact Number (954) 831-6340
Located in the Judicial Complex, Room 882

GUARDIANSHIP INVESTIGATOR/COURT MONITOR
Conducts field investigations and joint investigations with law  enforcement, as assigned by the Court, when allegations of fraud, abuse or exploitation of a minor or elderly ward are received or suspected. The Investigator/Monitor also reviews all guardianship  applications for investigation, conducts criminal and credit background checks and Department of Children and Families reports, and provides the presiding Judge with written recommendations.
Robert Twomey - Supervisor
(Biography)
Contact Number (954) 831-7881
Located in the Judicial Complex, Room 882

STAFF ATTORNEYS
The staff attorneys can be consulted with regard to procedural requirements. If there is a pending case, the staff attorney for the circuit judge assigned to the case should be contacted.

The staff attorneys cannot provide any legal advice as to whether you need a will, how property is transferred upon the death of an individual, the proper pleading to file, the proper action to file, how to complete forms, or the evidence the judge will require at a hearing. If you require legal advice, you need to consult or retain an attorney of your choice. You should consult the material available on this site prior to contacting either the program or staff attorneys.

STAFF ATTORNEY TO JUDGE GROSSMAN
Christin Gallardo
(Biography)
Contact Number (954) 831-7332
Located in the Judicial Complex

STAFF ATTORNEY TO JUDGE SPEISER
Joy Diaz Graf
(Biography)
Contact Number (954) 831-7334
Located in the Judicial Complex

STAFF ATTORNEY TO:
JUDGE ROSS, JUDGE SEIDLIN AND JUDGE DISHOWITZ
Alexandra (Lexie) Kantlehner
(Biography)
Contact Number (954) 831-6325
Located in the Judicial Complex


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